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Bears signed Northern Illinois QB Jordan Lynch.

Lynch (6-foot 1/4, 217) made 28 starts for the Huskies, compiling a 24-4 record and 100 all-purpose touchdowns (51 passing, 48 rushing, one receiving). He completed 61.8 percent of his throws with a 51:14 TD-to-INT ratio and 6.56 YPC average. Lynch isn't an NFL-caliber passer, but drew pre-draft interest from teams at tailback and safety. Unfortunately, he also lacks athleticism for a position switch with 4.76 speed and a 9-foot-1 broad jump. Perhaps Lynch will find a niche as a gadget player and special teamer, but ultimately his game simply isn't suited to the NFL. Sun, May 11, 2014 02:06:00 PM

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks believes Northern Illinois QB Jordan Lynch's best chance to stick in the NFL is as a DB.

Lynch, open to a position change, worked out at QB and DB at Northern Illinois' pro day earlier this month. "While I certainly understand the intrigue with Lynch playing running back or wide receiver at the next level due to his remarkable production as a dual-threat playmaker for the Huskies, I believe a move to safety would give him the best chance to carve out a nice career as a pro," wrote Brooks. Lynch (6-foot 3/8, 220 pounds) simply doesn't possess the arm strength to play QB in the NFL. "Lynch will face an uphill climb to make a roster following a position switch, but his ability to contribute as a playmaker on special teams could buy him enough time to master the nuances of the position while making contributions as an active player," wrote Brooks, who himself moved from WR to DB with the Packers in 1996. Mon, Mar 17, 2014 08:18:00 PM

In addition, Lynch participated as a RB in Indy at the combine. Lynch (6-foot-0 3/8, 220 pounds) has poor hand size (8' 3/4) and a noodle arm. While he has no chance of sticking as an NFL QB, he showed the requisite athletic ability and toughness in college to be given an opportunity at a non-throwing position. Fri, Mar 7, 2014 10:29:00 PM

Lynch, who also struggled in practices during the week, consistently looking "uncomfortable in the pocket," according to Muench, started the game 1-for-5 with two picks. He finished 2-for-7 for three yards. "In addition, he lowered his eyes and turned into a one-dimensional scrambler when the West pressured him. He made it too easy for the back seven to step up when he got moved off the spot," Muench wrote. To add insult to injury, Lynch (6-foot-0 3/8, 220 pounds) had poor hand size measurements (8' 3/4). He's now in danger of not getting selected in May's draft. Tue, Jan 21, 2014 09:51:00 AM